Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?
Updated March 24, 2026
| Prospect Heights Brooklyn |
Astoria Queens |
|
|---|---|---|
| Safety Grade | A | B |
| 30-Day Incidents | 11 | 57 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Activity | 0 | 0 |
Prospect Heights is currently safer with 11 incidents vs 57 in Astoria. Safety grades: Prospect Heights (A) vs Astoria (B).
Prospect Heights currently has fewer incidents (11 vs 57 in the last 30 days) and a A safety grade.
Prospect Heights: 1 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.